٠٠:٠٣:٤٣Locals in Paris shared their views on the heightened security in the French capita as the 2024 Summer Olympics have begun a day before.
"Many Parisians go to work by public transport, many schoolchildren, students and, indeed, the fact that there are many people is something that bothers us and that impacts us a lot in our daily lives," Roxane, a local said.
She added that she perceived the security measures as 'quite restrictive'.
Another local, Nicole expressed her support for the police calling it 'perfect' and 'helpful' amid the 'terrible things announced in France' while criticising the police, however, saying they "did not really know how to behave at the beginning."
"There are still police officers everywhere, we feel safe but at the same time it's a bit scary to see all these police officers everywhere in the street," Marjorie admitted.
Footage shows blocked roads, fences and barriers as police officers and vehicles were seen patrolling the city.
Another resident Isabelle emphasised the difficulties in crossing from one bank to the other bank of the Seine River 'even by bike'.
In the run-up to the Olympics, the Paris authorities implemented unprecedented security measures, including a ban on free movement around the city and the introduction of special QR codes, which reportedly caused the city to get paralysed. No incidents were reported on Friday during the opening ceremony.
According to media reports, more than 45,000 police officers and 10,000 soldiers have been deployed for the Olympics.
The 2024 Olympic Games are held in Paris from July 26 to August 11. It's the third time the French capital has hosted the Summer Olympics, after 1900 and 1924.
'Quite restrictive' - Parisians react to heightened security amid 2024 Summer Olympics
Locals in Paris shared their views on the heightened security in the French capita as the 2024 Summer Olympics have begun a day before.
"Many Parisians go to work by public transport, many schoolchildren, students and, indeed, the fact that there are many people is something that bothers us and that impacts us a lot in our daily lives," Roxane, a local said.
She added that she perceived the security measures as 'quite restrictive'.
Another local, Nicole expressed her support for the police calling it 'perfect' and 'helpful' amid the 'terrible things announced in France' while criticising the police, however, saying they "did not really know how to behave at the beginning."
"There are still police officers everywhere, we feel safe but at the same time it's a bit scary to see all these police officers everywhere in the street," Marjorie admitted.
Footage shows blocked roads, fences and barriers as police officers and vehicles were seen patrolling the city.
Another resident Isabelle emphasised the difficulties in crossing from one bank to the other bank of the Seine River 'even by bike'.
In the run-up to the Olympics, the Paris authorities implemented unprecedented security measures, including a ban on free movement around the city and the introduction of special QR codes, which reportedly caused the city to get paralysed. No incidents were reported on Friday during the opening ceremony.
According to media reports, more than 45,000 police officers and 10,000 soldiers have been deployed for the Olympics.
The 2024 Olympic Games are held in Paris from July 26 to August 11. It's the third time the French capital has hosted the Summer Olympics, after 1900 and 1924.
Locals in Paris shared their views on the heightened security in the French capita as the 2024 Summer Olympics have begun a day before.
"Many Parisians go to work by public transport, many schoolchildren, students and, indeed, the fact that there are many people is something that bothers us and that impacts us a lot in our daily lives," Roxane, a local said.
She added that she perceived the security measures as 'quite restrictive'.
Another local, Nicole expressed her support for the police calling it 'perfect' and 'helpful' amid the 'terrible things announced in France' while criticising the police, however, saying they "did not really know how to behave at the beginning."
"There are still police officers everywhere, we feel safe but at the same time it's a bit scary to see all these police officers everywhere in the street," Marjorie admitted.
Footage shows blocked roads, fences and barriers as police officers and vehicles were seen patrolling the city.
Another resident Isabelle emphasised the difficulties in crossing from one bank to the other bank of the Seine River 'even by bike'.
In the run-up to the Olympics, the Paris authorities implemented unprecedented security measures, including a ban on free movement around the city and the introduction of special QR codes, which reportedly caused the city to get paralysed. No incidents were reported on Friday during the opening ceremony.
According to media reports, more than 45,000 police officers and 10,000 soldiers have been deployed for the Olympics.
The 2024 Olympic Games are held in Paris from July 26 to August 11. It's the third time the French capital has hosted the Summer Olympics, after 1900 and 1924.